Louis Philippe style mahogany stepped desk, 19th century

Mahogany and mahogany veneer stepped desk. Two drawers in the lower part, along the apron. Two drawers in the upper part, also stepped, umbrella-shaped. Small drop-leaf flap and two drawers and two niches inside. These stepped desks, secretaires, were intended for ladies. The dimensions are more compact; the desk is smaller. Louis-Philippe style. 19th century. The mechanism still works. The key locks all the stepped drawers. A rare piece of this size. These desks generally have three drawers along the apron. Practical and elegant!